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I
saw it twice at Disneyland in 1971 or '72 when I was 6 or 7 years old.
Unfortunately, it was removed after that and the Magic Kingdom has never
quite had the same magical feeling since. Although, America Sings wasn't too
bad.
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SO
SO SO happy to see that
the COP is now open full time. Goes to show you that the classic Walt
attractions do survive far beyond the newer attractions. Does that not say
something Mr. Eisner? Sally R
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What
would Disney World be without the Carouselof Progress. It would be like closing down It's a Small World.
That ride shows how far we have come in progress. I have been on that ride
with people of all ages and it always reminds them of the way things were
when they were kids. Pam H
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I
love the Carousel of Progress. I have loved the show ever since I can
remember. It sticks out in my mind as one of Walt's crowning works and a gem
at the Magic Kingdom. I would never forgive the Disney company if they were
to lose this show. They already took away Horizons from us and are
threatening to take away Spaceship Earth. They can't take away our Carousel
too. There is far too much history, love, and hard work that has gone into
this production and to just let it go would be a sad waste. The Disney
Company needs to realize that their audience wants these attractions and the
only reason attendance ever drops is because of
neglect to maintain on their part. I hope that they hear the voices of people
who love the Carousel and keep one of Walt's last surviving dreams alive...it
deserves the respect. Tony L
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First,
several times at the New York World's Fair as a child. My first time at
Disneyland was after the Tomorrowland renovation in
1974. I was saddened that by the time I had moved to L.A., it was
replaced by "America Sings." I only saw it once
in Florida shortly after it opened, and just last year
again visited WDW after a 17 year gap. I was mortified that COP was
closed during my visit and only open holidays. I can't tell you how
much I was looking forward to revisiting it again. I am thrilled now to
hear that it is open on a regular basis. I just might have to take a
trip to WDW again soon! Keep the COP, or better yet, bring it back to
Anaheim to it's home!Richard
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Originally posted by A Kind Of
Magic
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I sure do hope COP is open the
first week in December. The last two years we were not able to see this truly
great american show. Why they feel they only need
it open at certain times is beyond me. Why not move it EPCOT and refurbish it ? We have always loved seeing COP whenever we could.
There has been several times where we watched the show several times back to
back.
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Disney
would be making a tragic mistake if they closed this attraction. It must
remain for many to enjoy. Tommy R.
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Of
the last 3 times that we've been to WDW, the CoP
was closed 2. I was so happy to see it open on our most recent
trip! My husband and I experienced it together and I've been humming
the song ever since! Keep the Carousel of Progress open! Mary J.
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Don't
destroy the only attraction in the MK that has educational value. Walt would
be so disappointed. Brenda G.
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This
is my absolute favorite attraction in all of WDW. Every time I am able
to see this, I can't help but think of Mr. Disney and how it would sadden him
to have this great attraction shut down. this
attraction must be saved. Darlene P. |
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Originally
saw it at the NY World's Fair, then visited it 20 or more times annually at
Disneyland until it was replaced by America Sings. Saw it at WDW in 1981
(only visit to date). I'm sad I'll be missing it by a few days; we arrive
August 19th, 2005! B.A. T. |
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I
love this ride. It's the only ride I remember from when I was a little kid.
Maybe if they invested a little money into it and changed things in the
scenes once in a while, more people would ride it. It's too bad they can't
add more era's to the ride.. 1890..
1920.. 1940.. 2000?.. that's
becoming a big time jump.. it be great if they could
add 60's and 80's.. but guess considering they want
to shut it down that they would never invest and expand on Walt's greatest
creation. Jason Q. |
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Saw
it first at the '64 fair. Saw it in '67 in Disneyland and many times more
since at Disneyworld. But i'm afraid the bean
counters at Disney will eventually kill it. Henry U |
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It
is one of my favorite rides. They need to keep it. It is a classic ride and
was started by walt disney.
I was very disappointed in November when we went to ride it, I was surprised
in was closed. Thank you Marcy T.
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We
cannot let this classic die. This is one ride that must live on in
order to contineue to truly capture the essence of
Walt Disney's vision .Kristy E
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This
was always a DO NOT MISS attraction for our family. I am very
disappointed that now that my kids are old enough to really appreciate and
learn from this wonderful attraction it probably will not be open for our
upcoming trip. Walt wanted a place where all members of a family can
enjoy entertainment together. COP fits this description a lot more so
than the many "thrill" rides that WDW seems to be adding more and
more lately! Keep COP open year round!!! Please!!! monica
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I
take my grandchildren to Disney World every year around Easter and I enjoy
taking them to the Carousel of Progress. It is relaxing, as well as
very enjoyable. I enjoy showing my grandchildren, as well as seeing for
myself, how much the lives of Americans has changed
over the years. Please do not shut it down so many future generations have
the chance to experience it! Thank you. Darlene G
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I
have not been to Disneyworld since the late 70's, but I always will remember
the Carousel of Progress.Watching you're tape
brought back alot of memories, thank you. james k
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I
love the COP, and vist DW at least 5 times a year
(Vac. club member) Every time I'm there (all
seasons) the COP is closed. Donald J. T
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I
love the COP! Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow was the recessional at my Disney
wedding!!! Jennifer E
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This
attraction should be a crown jewel in The Walt Disney Company's possession,
yet they deam it a low attendance attraction and
would rather remove it and replace a part of Walt's legacy. Shame on
Eisner and The Walt Disney Company. SAVE THE CAROUSEL!!!!!! Joseph S
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I
think progress a good thing. I think the term progress suggests a
change for the better. Demolishing the carousel of Progress would not
be progress, as it would not be, ultimatly, a
change for the better. It still has value as a teaching tool and in
entertainment value. Move it if you will, but do not destroy it. Rose F
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This
ride is a part of my childhood, I never miss a
chance to ride it...except if they have it closed. If I can't ride it, it
really puts a downer on my visit to Disneyworld. It would be a shame to lose
this ride for future generations. Eric B
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I
love this and would hate to see it removed! I was already disappointed
recently in Orlando to go and find out that it has a limited seasonal
schedule. That was the first place I went and was so excited to get to
see it again - only to be disappointed! Linda B
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We
love COP. My wife saw it at the NY World's Fair.
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First
time I saw this was at the 1964 Worlds Fair. Loved it then and still
love it. Miss it though. Ironically we haven't seen it since the
100 Years of Magic - hmmm - Walt's baby from beginning to end and they
celebrate him by taking away COP. Denise A. K
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This
attraction should never go away. I was so glad to see it open during Easter
week. My 5 year old daughter is still singing the song. David K
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Saw
it in 1964. Everytime we go to DisneyWorld, we take the children and tell them about the
Fair, and Walt Disney's eye for the future. Please preserve this
wonderful and timeless item. Fred P
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Everytime I go, It is closed down! Joel F
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We
here in Southern California lost this to Florida some years ago. It would be
a tragedy to lose it entirely.Steven M
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I
grew up in Florida, and have been to all three versions of the show. I
recently took my 6 year old son to his first showing of the Carousel, and he
really enjoyed it.Andrue
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Carousel
of Progress left California years before I was born, and I want to be able to
see it when I visit Walt Disney World someday. If I fulfill my dream of
becoming an Imagineer, I'll do my best to keep it
spinning! Evan
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The
CoP was one of my favorite attractions in the park-
something that my whole family could enjoy together. My father especially
loved it, as he finally could see it again after thirty years when it was the
highlight of his World's Fair visit. Jenny F
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I
miss the song "Now is the time", That
was the song I remember when I first visited in 1985. Please, don't replace
the C.O.P., It brings back good memories for all
ages. JASON
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I
grew up in Los Angeles and remember vividly when the Carousel moved from
Disneyland to Florida, I was crushed. When visiting Florida for the
first time 10 years ago, I cried through most of the showing of The Carousel
Of Progress, yet was comforted knowing it was intact and ready to experience
when I again traveled back to Orlando, which I have done 4 more times.
I sincerely hope and pray that the one and only, genuine, and completely
original Walt Disney's Carousel Of Progress will still be turning when I
visit this year. I thank you very much for your efforts. Michael
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SAVE
THE COP...Why not close a "Small World" and Cinderella's Castle
while you're at it? Seems to be the "New Disney" trend these days.
UNFORGIVABLE! Sally R
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I
just hate to see the company take away any of the original parts that Walt
touched. I know the argument is that he loved change and progress but we have
to save as many of his original ideas as possible.
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I
don't think Disney realizes how popular the attraction is. I know I would not
make family plans to go to WDW unless the COP was in operation. Why don't
they find a sponsor. That seems to be the real
problem here. If they had the sponsor, the attraction would always be open
without a doubt. Notice the only two attractions closed seasonally are the
COP and Timekeeper...both sponsorless!!! COME ON
DISNEY...you can do better! Matt
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It
seems that what started out as a fresh novel idea by a small group of
creative people has become an evil empire bent on destroying any vestige of it's original creators. Please stop this madness before
everyone gets tired of the cold soulnessness of the "New Disney"
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I
love this attraction and would hate to see it gone. As a lon-time
Disney park-goer and fan, I really appreciate the nostalga value of it. Disney should realize by now that a
tremendous amount of memories have been accrued over the years by thousands
of people who experienced this attraction and others of an earlier time. Two
others I would bring back are If you had wings and Voyage Through Inner Space
(Disney Land).
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I
look forward to riding this every year, but its no
longer open when I go....I try not to go in the peak seasons, so I can enjoy
the World and all its glory. Please keep it open, its
my favorite ride.
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This
is one of the last vestiges of the true Walt vision. We love this ride, and
will be down at Disney on 11/27-30/02 and 12/17-20/02. We would love to see
this show again!!! Save the COP!!
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The
Carousel of Progress in one of the few things in WDW that is truly "WALT
DISNEY". For the WDW Co. to remove the ride would be a travesty to
the creator himself. To me the removal of COP would send a message to
the visitors that Walt is nothing more than a name they use not an inventor
or and inspiration to the youth of the world that no matter how many times
you fail that you must keep trying. If Walt had given up there would be
no WDW and nothing for the current money hungry power people to make this $
off of. Ok, so its my rant but its also my
opinion.
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Save
cop. Please don't shut it down or destroy it like Horizons.
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Looking at the COP video brought
back incredible memories. I saw the COP at the NY worlds fair and I
thought it was the best attraction. Then when I heard they had moved it to
WDW I was thrilled. We would go up to WDW 4 or 5 times a year just to see the
COP !! The last time we went on the ride it
broke down twice. I could not believe how WDW had let this wonderful
attraction deteriorate. It makes me sick what they have done. Thank you so
much for bringing the COP attraction to the internet. Every weekend I watch
it and the songs actually give me goose bumps.
What great memories, thanks again. Mark
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This
ride is a glance back into our history as a country that pursued the
advancement to technology. Kids today need to be reminded of how people
lived prior to cell phones, computers and remote controls. Might make
them better appreciate the things they have now. COP is my all-time
favorite ride. I can still remember the first time I was at WDW and wanted
to ride it again & again. Please, do not close this exhibit.
It is the last thing remaining of Walt Disney. With the closure of
Horizons (another original concept by Walt) and World of Motion at Epcot,
Walt's legacy on technology and dreaming of new things yet to come are
quickly going away. Keep Walt alive through the COP ride. It is
great for all - young & old!!!
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I
love this ride. It's a classic which Disney is seeming
to forget about. All the classics are slowly but surely leaving, hopefully
this one will stay to entertain generations to come.
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We
have been to wdw many times & cop was always on
the top of the list. We just got back & two years in a row now it was
closed. We pay top money to go to wdw & expect
everything we pay for. We were there 12/9-12/16 & it was CROWED so it
should have been open. They keep telling us Dec. is a good time to go, then close some of attractions. C.O.P is Walt Disney.
Leave it alone.
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I
first saw the COP about a dozen years ago with its "Now is the
Time" theme before returning to its original "Great Big Beautiful
tomorrow" theme. I guess a lot of it does have to do with nostalgia
but it also has a character to it that links generations of
families together. It really is a signature attraction of WDW, at least the
legacy that once was. I don't know if its a question of maintenance cost or
whatever, all I know is that every "new and improved" attraction
that comes along fizzles out just as fast as it comes, "EPCOT, Journey
into Imagination" take note. All I know is that The COP is an attraction
that I always look forward to seeing and I'm sadly disappointed not getting
the opportunity to see it because of who knows why. Please, don't screw up
again.
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we
raised our girls at Disney world and the first attraction we always rushed to
was the COP..Please do not let this great attraction go !!
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I
am a New York World's Fair enthusiast and it was that fair that has so much
influence on my career today. The carousel of progress is a significant part
of what influenced my interest in automated show in themed entertainment.
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I
would actually consider going all the way to Florida just to see the Carousel
of Progress and the Country Bear Jamboree, both are now gone from Disneyland.
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Our
family visits WDW at least once each year. The COP is ALWAYS an attraction on
our MUST SEE list. During a recent visit, the COP was not operating and we
were disappointed to learn this original attraction created by Walt himself
may be closing forever! Rather than contemplating the replacement of a Disney
original, we believe Walt's imagineers should be
building an extension into the 21st century. This way
future generations can continue to enjoy an attraction Walt himself
created to help us understand as he did the importance of where we've been so
we can envision where we're headed. The COP blends two of Walt's main themes
in a relaxing and upbeat presentation that demonstrates how family and
progress can successfully glide into the future together. When progress
begins to encroach upon the very essence of that which it claims to stand for,
it's obviously time for WDW to reevaluate exactly what it is that they do
stand for. It is our sincere hope that Walter E. Disney's original values
still drive the business and the COP has as many great big beautiful
tomorrows as the world it exists in. Very truly yours, The Wood Family
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This
is a piece of American history that needs to be saved for future
generations. I want my grandchildren to enjoy the Carousel of Progress!
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This was about the most heart
rending opportunities I have had to review the things of my youth. It was
absolutely wonderful to relive the that magic moment
of my past. I truly enjoyed hearing Rex Allen narrating the parts that
I remember most. GOD BLESS AMERICA and may we all live to see a Bright
and Beautiful Tomorrow.
D.E.P.
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Seems
to me that people always revisit Walt Disney World time and time again. Not
because of the new rides or attractions, but to remember the great times they
had from previous visits. No matter how many years go by! The new attractions
are a bonus to most visitors, but the Classic attractions are the draw. AND
DAMED the COP is one of the few memorable
classics left. Leave it be, please! Shirley R. |
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This is a fantastic ride. Its so
interesting to see how the American family has changed over the years with
the coming of new technologies. The script is good, the settings are
good, the animatronics are good. I don't
understand why they think this ride is doomed to be taken down. It's a
classic and Walt loved it. That should count for something! |
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